Animal Care Technician resume example

• Daily cleaning and disinfecting of kennels, equipment, and work areas

to prevent spread of zoonotic diseases

• Feed and water animals daily.

• Assist with humane euthanasia and disposal of animals.

• Utilize computer to enter and update animal records in Chameleon

Database.

• Daily review of animal inventory; may move animals as needed within

the shelter.
• Unload and impound incoming animals received from Animal Control

and Licensing Officers and the public.
• Counsel owners who are relinquishing their pets by providing them

information on adoptability of their animal or information regarding

alternative options.

• Provide customer service to all shelter visitors and staff.
• Educate the public on age, breed, characteristics, and care/treatment

of shelter animals; may respond to inquiries from the public regarding

retention and disposal of animals.

•Assist in maintaining records and/or reports of inventories for food,

supplies and equipment.

• Understand and support department policies, local city and county

municipal codes/ordinances, and state laws related to animal welfare.

•Assigned to the care and treatment of equine, livestock, and/or exotic

animals.

•Assist in office by answering telephones, collecting fees, and issuing

receipts

• Inspected incoming material before scanning it and separated defective items with 100% accuracy.
• Cleared debris and emptied carts from work area frequently to maximize productivity and maintain safety.
• Arranged incoming and outgoing shipments according to dates and weights.
• Operated standard warehouse equipment to load, unload and transfer products, taking extra precaution when moving fragile materials.
• Communicated clearly and effectively with colleagues to facilitate workflow and troubleshoot issues needed.
• Transported picked products to packing area and verified proper packaging, sealing and labeling.

• Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
• Brushed coat, cut nails and cleaned ears to promote animal health and wellness.
• Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
• Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
• Consulted with clients about desired cuts and styles for individual animals.
• Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
• Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
• Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
• Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
• Identified animal health concerns and discussed problems with owners.

• Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for a fifteen member team.
• Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
• Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
• Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
• Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
• Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
• Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
• Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
• Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
• Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.